CKD Nurse Specialist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Paediatric Renal Nurse to join their Chronic Kidney Disease team. You will manage a caseload of CKD patients and prepare children and their families for transplant listings. The role includes organizing follow-ups, training patients and carers, and working in the children’s haemodialysis unit. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to child health care while ensuring effective management and support for families.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Paediatric Renal Nurse with a background in paediatric nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of CKD patients.
• Prepare children and families for transplant listing.
• Organise follow-up via clinics and home visits.
• Train patients and carers on related therapies.

Skills

Paediatric nephrology experience

Patient management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Children's Kidney Unit has a new opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Renal Nurse to join the Chronic Kidney Disease team.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of CKD patients.
• Prepare children and their families for transplant listing.
• Organise regular follow‑up via telephone and face‑to‑face clinics, home visits, and shared care clinics.
• Undertake home assessments.
• Train patients and carers to undertake related therapies.
• Liaise with primary care providers, schools and local authorities.
• Coordinate supplies and medication.
• Be responsive to family advice calls, trouble‑shooting, and escalating concerns.
• Work regular shifts in the children’s haemodialysis unit.

Qualifications

Experienced Paediatric Renal Nurse with a background in paediatric nephrology.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive to improve representation at NUH.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025.